Chevillotte: The Manufacturer of Exclusive Modern Billiard Tables
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Manufacture and supply billiard tables and pool tables since 1860. See billiard models at : http://www.chevillotte.com/en/our-billiard-tables/
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Chevillotte: The Manufacturer of Exclusive Modern Billiard Tables
- 1. C h e v i l l o t t e The manufacturer of exclusive billiards tables
- 2. Chevillotte, Family enterprise since 1860 Beginning… In 1860, Eugène Chevillotte established a travelling business in Orléans for the sale of special goods for cafés. Soon he abandoned his four wheel horse drawn vehicle for a showroom. At that time, many cafés offered billiards tables to their clients. Due to the efforts of his son, Rémi, CHEVILLOTTE’s “billiards” activity experienced rapid development. From 1900, CHEVILLOTTE Group acquired the trade names and business assets of very old manufacturers of billiards equipment such as FOUQUAU-LACAN, RABANI and MARION. In 1924, Rémi Chevillotte opened his first shop-come-workshop in the centre of Orléans.centre d’Orléans, son tout premier magasin-atelier. 01 d
- 3. International Popularity... At present, export represents 30 % of CHEVILLOTTE’s turnover, who has an international presence in more than forty countries. It is, indisputably, the arrival of Christophe Chevillotte (son of Claude) who is the reason for this considerable increase in export. Today’s prestigious company is the result of passion and know-how transferred from father to son over 150 years! From 1860 onwards, Eugène, Rémi, Guy, Claude and Christophe Chevillotte have ensured the development and presence of an enterprise, which is now among the five most significant players in this line of business, world-wide. The premier French manufacturer, CHEVILLOTTE is also a leader in quality. With its main offices at Paris and Orléans, CHEVILLOTTE offers a large range of billiard tables, ranging from classical to resolutely contemporary design. At present, CHEVILLOTTE goes to great lengths to fulfil its clients’ needs, finding the dream billiards table whatever the requirements. Every enterprise, hotel or club can be sure to find the billiards table to suit, be it French or American billiards tables, Pool and Carom tables, English 8 ball, Snooker, Russian Pyramid or even convertible office or dinner tables. 03
- 4. 1 2 Restoration of antique billiards tables 05 In addition to manufacturing billiards tables, CHEVILLOTTE restores, in the best tradition, games tables and unique pieces, embellishes them with its name, thus bringing them to life again after decades, or even centuries of disuse. Created using the kind of wood used for marquetry (mahogany, amarante, rose and violet wood, lemon tree, ebony, maple, walnut, palissander, sycamore etc.), each antique CHEVILLOTTE billiard table is a true masterpiece. Do not confuse “antique billiards tables” and “second- hand billiards tables”! Tables dating from the 18 th or 19 th centuries, made from precious woods (amarante, lemon tree, ebony, walnut, sycamore etc.) are considered and categorized as “antique billiards tables”. Much more than a “simple” repair, restoration is first and foremost a philosophy, a noble respect for the art of the past, a wish to preserve these exceptional tables. d
- 6. A tradition of innovation and audacity Inspired by modern technology, while maintaining the methods and secrets of its ancestors, CHEVILLOTTE knows and applies the secrets of perfection. In June 2009, CHEVILLOTTE received the ?Living Heritage Company? label and thus joined a league of several hundreds of enterprises distinguished by their know-how. 09 d
- 7. VERYTABLES Design Bernard Moise This is the first table (or office desk) which can be transformed into a billiards table with the help of a patented high precision system. In 2006, CHEVILLOTTE introduced the Verytables models, a new type of billiards table, in which the legs at the 4 corners of the table top correspond to the design of dining tables. This concept, which seems quite normal today, was a revolution in the world of billiards when bases were considered technical supports, bearing the significant weight of the slates to ensure good stability of the billiards table. Since then, many manufacturers have followed in CHEVILLOTTE’s footsteps and have introduced this type of model. HEIMO Design Bernard Moise Heimo illustrates the continuity of innovation and workmanship initiated by Verytables as it was designed as a table that can adapt to all circumstances. Equipped with its table top, Heimo can gather family and friends around for a good meal or a game of billiards. With Heimo, CHEVILLOTTE wanted to offer to a large number of people the pleasure of playing on a quality billiards table designed in consonance with the environment and people (the wood used for its construction is PEFC certified, European Eco-label which guarantees that the forest from where the wood is sourced is under sustainable management). CHEVILLOTTE is the 1 st billiards table manufacturer to live up to the high expectations of customers concerned about ?better? purchasing experience and environment friendly consumption. 11
- 8. The game of billiards The game of billiards took several varied forms before becoming what it is today. A variation of the game with croquet hoops, it was originally played on the ground: the green colour of cloth still evokes grass. The first billiards table was built in 1469 for Louis XI. It consisted of a wooden slab covered with a sheet of Elbeuf cloth. Some Royal Tennis Court Rooms, after obtaining a license for operations, gave rise to the first billiards academies. Between 1550 and 1630, 150 tables were installed in Paris. Cardinal Richelieu who was passionate about billiards then created the Royal Academy for the nobles and taught this game to young officers. It became very popular in the 18 th and 19 th centuries and was a passion among the nobles and bourgeoisie. In 19 th century, women played billiards as much as men and every palace, royal residence, had its billiards table. In 1790, around 800 gaming tables were installed in the capital. 13
- 9. The different types of billiards ?Carom? Largely played throughout the world, is a game of finesse, reflection and skill. It develops several qualities. It is played with three balls, either alone or with other players. It is not only the noblest of all but also the most technical game. This is the reason for its charm and reputation. ?Pool? Played with 16 balls (6 holes) by at least 2 players. Widespread in Anglo-Saxon countries, it symbolizes the USA and their lifestyle. Easy to play, it is highly popular with young people. Pool and Carom 2 in one billiards. It cannot be compared in any way with competitive billiards, but it is certainly the best response to any conflict of generations. On a pool table, an ingenious system is adapted for filling the pockets, allowing practicing all disciplines of French Carom. This patented system developed by CHEVILLOTTE, is the best suited for the current informal use in the market. 15
- 10. CONTACTS PRESSE Valérie Gilioli 27, Boulevard Malesherbes 75008 Paris Tel.: + 33 1 58 18 57 30 Email: v.gilioli@chevillotte.com 27, Boulevard Malesherbes 75008 Paris Tél. : +33 1 58 18 57 30 - Fax: +33 1 58 18 57 39 Email: contact@chevillotte.com Website: www.chevillotte.com/index-en.php